100 Sheep Management, Breeds and Judging. 



The writer does not understand why dipping is 

 neglected by some sheep owners. It is impossible 

 for sheep to make any progress when they are cov- 

 ered with ticks and lice which annoy them day 

 and night. When sheep are infested with these 

 pests they have no rest at all. They are kept busy 

 biting their wool and scratching continuously and 

 seeking every sharp corner or post to rub against 

 in fighting the insects. 



It is difficult to estimate how much feed is wasted 

 and how much flesh is lost when ticks or lice are 

 present in a flock. It is certain, however, that a 

 great portion of the feed consumed by the sheep 

 helps to support these pests. They suck much 

 blood out of the sheep, and this blood which the 

 sheep needs for its maintenance must be restored 

 through the feed, which should be used by the 

 sheep for its growth and development. Therefore 

 it is very unwise to let sheep suffer from such 

 pests thi'ough failure to dip them at least once a 

 year. 



TRIMMING THE FEET. 



It is most essential that sheep have their feel 

 taken care of just as well as any other part of their 

 bodies. It is necessary to attend to their feet, first, 

 to prevent foot rot, and second, to avoid crooked 

 and broken-down pasterns. There is some dif- 



